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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.65, 917.52 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.65, 917.52 and 246.23 is: 369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.65 : 917.52 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.65/917.52 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.65x = 917.52 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.65x = 225,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,920.95/611.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.36

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